Israeli Nursery Staff Face Charges for Abusing Toddlers
Translated & summarized from Vesty by baba
Police and prosecutors are preparing to indict three staff members of a private nursery in Ariel for hundreds of alleged child abuse incidents. Natalya Kislevski, the manager, and assistants Darina Khalupa and Anna Pagalsky face charges including physical abuse and restraint. The investigation uncovered over 600 incidents involving more than ten children under two years old. The abuse was revealed by an instructor and is supported by extensive video evidence, with the suspects' detention extended as the probe continues.
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- Three staff members of a private nursery in Ariel, Israel, are facing charges for hundreds of alleged child abuse incidents.
- The accused include manager Natalya Kislevski and assistants Darina Khalupa and Anna Pagalsky.
- Over 600 incidents of abuse, including physical violence and restraint, were documented against more than ten toddlers.
- The investigation involved reviewing over 2,400 hours of video footage and extensive witness statements.
- The abuse came to light after an instructor reported an unusual incident to the police.
- One mother described her child suffering severe abuse, leading to post-traumatic stress.
Police and the prosecution have informed a court of their intent to indict Natalya Kislevski, the manager of a private nursery in Ariel, along with two assistant caregivers, Darina (Dasha) Khalupa and Anna Pagalsky. They are accused of hundreds of instances of child abuse. Their detention has been extended by five days, with indictments expected soon. The investigation, conducted by the Samaria Police and Ariel precinct, uncovered over 600 incidents of violence against more than ten children in September and October. The abuse reportedly included strangulation, beatings, slapping, and other severe mistreatment, with evidence of children being tied up, dragged by their hair, shaken, thrown to the floor, and having their faces covered.
The nursery served 30 children under the age of two, with most abuse occurring in the infant group. The investigation involved approximately 30 police officers who reviewed over 2,400 hours of video footage, took 47 statements, and conducted over 20 interrogations. Khalupa is known to have had a residency permit but no work permit. Investigations into three other former caregivers are ongoing.
A police representative stated that the volume of evidence is immense, with five folders of material, and that the investigation aims to uncover abuse that may have occurred in previous years. The Petah Tikva Magistrate's Court had previously authorized the publication of the suspects' personal details on October 28, citing strong evidence and public interest in protecting children. The abuse came to light when an instructor, present for a class, noticed an unusual incident and reported it to the police.
One mother, identified as L., expressed her distress, stating she has been unable to sleep since the investigation began. She recounted her son, who was just 26 days old when he entered the nursery, suffering prolonged and severe abuse, leading to post-traumatic stress, nightmares, and fear of other children. She initially dismissed his injuries as accidents but grew suspicious after a second incident, only for the police investigation to precede her own efforts to uncover the truth.
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